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Caro’s Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Caro’s Daycare
Caro’s Daycare is a child care center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Caro’s Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Caro’s Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248724
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Nov 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There is no verification that an emergency drill has been conducted in the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“There is Desitin diaper cream near the changing table in the Infant/Toddler area which is not labeled for a specific child”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The changing pad on the changing table in the Infant/Toddler area is ripped, resulting in exposed foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There are chairs and car seats stacked in the Infant/Toddler area, which can be pulled down on a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“There is a coffee pot in use on a shelf which is accessible to the children near the entrance to the Infant/Toddler area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There is Gold Bond lotion, Desitin diaper cream and hand sanitizer on a low shelf, which is accessible to the children, near the entrance to the Infant/Toddler area. All items say "Keep out of Reach of Children" on the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“There are no written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule completed by the parent for the infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The cots are not labeled for use by a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2025
Nov 14, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff Person #3 had their health assessment conducted after they started providing child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have been working in child care positions at the facility for more than 90 days and have not completed the required preservice trainings. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have until 12/1/23 to complete the training. See code sheet for dates of hire (DOH).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Per review of the children's files, parents are not updating their child's emergency contact information and fee agreement forms every 6 months. It is being done yearly.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A plastic play house in the outdoor play space had a hole and crack in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Child #1, a young toddler, most recent health assessment on file was 1/31/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #2 did not have proof of influenza immunization for the 2022-2023 influenza season. Child #2 also did not have an exemption letter on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff Person #3 did not have proof of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 each resided outside of Pennsylvania in the previous five years and neither have clearances from those states on file nor do they have proof that the clearances were requested.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
Nov 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“The facility did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 both lived outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years and do not have clearances from those states. Nor did they have proof they submitted for the clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #3 did not submit fingerprints for the FBI clearance until 11/10/22 which was after the first day in a child care position. See code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the system was tested 6/23/22 and then not again until 7/28/22 and 9/21/22 and then not again until 10/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
Nov 18, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the toddler room, plastic bags were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The Operator sent a copy of the emergency plan to Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency, but did not send a copy to Whitehall Township, the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person #1 was a resident of New York within the last 5 years and did not have New York state child abuse history clearance or New York state sex offender registry clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Caro’s Daycare
Is Caro’s Daycare licensed?
Yes. Caro’s Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Caro’s Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Caro’s Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Caro’s Daycare care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Caro’s Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Caro’s Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Caro’s Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 860-7456 to ask.
What is Caro’s Daycare's phone number?
(484) 860-7456.
Where is Caro’s Daycare?
4510 Main St, Whitehall, PA 18052. The nearest other daycare we list is World of Imagination, 0.6 miles away.